UGBOROUGH Dramatic Society raised the roof once again this month with only their second ever full-scale production, Alan Frayne’s panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

After the success of last year’s Cinderella expectations of the society were high, despite it only being formed in 2015.

And the amateurs did not disappoint, putting on four flawless performances to packed audiences in Ugborough Village Hall.

Hannah Gillard in her first leading role as Snow White headed the cast, and set the standard opposite Bev Henry as the Prince, the perfect suitor.

Sharon Hughes’ portrayal of the wicked queen was inspired, while comedy elements came in the form of duo Judge Quill - Stephen Fletcher - and Scribbles his technophobe, multi-costumed scribe, played by Claire Hobart.

Further hilarity came from Chuckles the Court Jester, Judith Rundle Jones, who caused much laughter with her funny and occasionally awful jokes.

Dame John Watkins dazzled as the larger than life Edna while Susan Williams as Slurp the palace drain cleaner interpreted her role in a unique and hilarious way. David Gwynne as Merlin of the Mirror brought the house down with his antics with a hoover and The Fairy, played by Norma Roe brought her considerable experience and added a touch of class, as well as amusement, with her rendition of Nobody Loves a Fairy when she’s Forty.

The chorus provided a strong soundtrack to the performance and were joined this year by 10 keen young villagers, who added vitality and enthusiasm in both song and dance. The dwarves, in their locally knitted beards, were a big hit as they shuffled through the production.

Vici Hemmings masterminded props and costumes, ably assisted by Susan Williams, Nellie Dadge and Helaena Pilcher.

The technical team of Steve Hughes, Kim Soloman, Steve Bulgen and Gary Godfrey kept the performance tight and moving.

Helen Hart was an invaluable assistant director to Sue Johns, who directed and produced the show.

The whole event was strongly supported by the local community, particularly Ugborough Village Hall, Ugborough Preschool and Ugborough School, which accommodated the preschool for a week when the hall was in use.